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The appointment yesterday of Geoff Eaton as chief operating officer of Premier
Foods is a clear signal that restructuring remains top of the agenda for the
owner of such brands as Bisto, Hovis and Mr Kipling.

Mr Eaton made his name as chief executive of Uniq, formerly Unigate, where,
during his six years at the helm, he presided over the break-up and eventual
disposal of the company to Greencore and dealt with its £400 million-plus
legacy pension deficit. In a research note, Investec said: “Both are
relevant skills for Premier.”